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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,851.28, 1,223,592.12 and 310,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,851.28, 1,223,592.12 and 310,232 is: 465,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,851.28 : 1,223,592.12 = 310,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,851.28/1,223,592.12 = 310,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,851.28x = 1,223,592.12 × 310,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,851.28x = 379,597,430,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,597,430,571.84/815,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,277.73

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